Chapter 655: How Did We Get to Talking About Marriage?

Chapter 655: How Did Marriage Even Come Up?

Someone exclaimed in shock, "Doesn’t Zhang Datou mind?"

Zhao Yuehong’s words dragged Zhang Datou through the mud.

Cai Xiaole scoffed, "How could he not mind? He immediately said he wanted a divorce."

"Zhao Yuehong wouldn’t agree, would she?"

She was already on her third marriage. If she divorced again, her reputation would be ruined, and she’d never remarry.

Cai Xiaole clicked her tongue and shook her head. "You guys don’t understand. Of course she agreed to the divorce."

After divorcing Zhang Datou, she could immediately turn around and try to remarry Wu Jinshun—wasn’t that obvious?

"But Zhang Datou spent a lot of money on her. He said if they divorced, she’d have to pay him back. They’re still hashing it out downstairs right now."

Wu Jinshun remained silent, shaking his head.

"Thanks for the well-wishes, everyone. Let’s all go now."

The crowd scattered with murmurs and sighs.

The office settled back into silence.

Yu Xiaolu took the initiative to ask, "Wu Jinshun, would you take her back?"

Wu Jinshun gave a bitter smile. "I never even considered remarrying before—why would I now?"

He’d already decided to stay single. Being single isn’t half bad.

"Don’t worry about me. I’m doing just fine." He brushed them off.

Compared to Zhao Yuehong, he was way more focused on his work now.

With three back-to-back job shifts in the factory, morale was shaky, and everyone had their own take.

Some envied, some resented, others couldn’t care less.

But Wu Jinshun himself was the calmest of all.

Apart from being even more determined to work diligently, he had nothing else on his mind.

That evening, Jiang Yu dragged He Tingyue to the Tan family’s home, brazenly inviting herself over for dinner.

He Tingyue hesitated. "Honey, shouldn’t we just eat at home?"

Jiang Yu shot him a look. "If we eat first, we’ll miss the good part!"

What’s the fun if the show’s already over?

He Tingyue: "...They’re talking wedding plans. It’s not appropriate for us to be there."

"What’s inappropriate about it? You’re He Dongqi’s big brother, and I’m his sister-in-law. We should go."

Jiang Yu said matter-of-factly, not a hint of guilt.

"Besides, Tan Lizhu invited me herself. If I don’t go, wouldn’t that hurt her feelings? Don’t you think?"

He Tingyue gritted out a "Yes."

How could he say no to his wife?

The couple showed up at the Tan house again, making Commander Tan bristle with anger.

He still held a grudge, blaming Jiang Yu for meddling in Tan Lizhu and He Dongqi’s relationship.

Jiang Yu smiled brightly. "Grandpa Tan, sorry to trouble you again."

Commander Tan glared at her coldly; his imposing presence loomed over her.

"What are you two doing here again?"

Jiang Yu replied, "Li Zhu invited me over, saying today is a good day and asked me to join for dinner."

"Hah, a good day?"

Commander Tan sneered. "Ting Yue, since when are you and your brother so chummy?"

Previously, Old Man He had whined to him plenty, troubled by He Tingyue's years away from home.

Now, out of nowhere, they’re all buddy-buddy?

He Tingyue remained composed. "That’s how brothers should be."

Commander Tan scoffed angrily. "Good! Very good!"

At that moment, Tan Lizhu came downstairs.

Dressed and glowing, she looked thrilled.

"Grandpa, why are you keeping Jiang Yu at the door? She’s here for me."

Commander Tan snorted coldly. "Not a single guest today is welcome."

"Grandpa!"

Tan Lizhu gave him a scolding look and pulled Jiang Yu inside.

"My grandpa is just like this—just ignore him."

Jiang Yu chuckled. "Of course not. I think your grandpa spoils you rotten."

Not just Commander Tan—the whole Tan family adored Tan Lizhu.

Here, Jiang Yu saw firsthand what it meant to be utterly spoiled.

They’d barely sat down when He Dongqi’s family showed up.

Jiang Yu stayed seated, Tan Lizhu at her side, watching as the others entered.

Wei Xiuru and the others approached.

When they saw Jiang Yu and He Tingyue, their faces fell.

Holding back for the Tan family’s sake, Wei Xiuru bit her tongue and pasted on a smile.

"Ting Yue, what brings you here?"

The moment Jiang Yu appeared, Wei Xiuru always felt something bad was about to happen—she was her jinx!

"As Dongqi's older brother and sister-in-law, discussing his marriage is naturally our responsibility."

Jiang Yu clung to He Tingyue's arm, putting on a "dutiful elder" act.

If Wei Xiuru hadn't known her true scheming nature, she might have almost believed it!

Panic surged in Wei Xiuru’s heart—Jiang Yu was definitely plotting something!

"Dongqi's affairs are no trouble for you. Perhaps you should head back first."

Confusion flashed in Tan Lizhu’s eyes. "Aunt Wei, do you dislike Jiang Yu being here? She’s my friend, and I invited her personally."

The moment she spoke, Wei Xiuru’s expression shifted instantly.

"Oh! If Li Zhu invited her, then that’s my mistake. Ah, is that a new dress you’re wearing today? It looks lovely! Speaking from the heart, in all my years in Beicheng, I’ve never seen a girl as outstanding as you in both looks and grace."

Tan Lizhu smiled faintly, avoiding her touch as she took a seat beside Commander Tan.

"Grandpa, everyone’s here. Shall we start dinner?"

However unwilling Commander Tan was, he wouldn’t refuse her request.

"Let’s eat! Whatever needs saying can be done at the table."

He had even prepared wine today—he planned to get Dongqi drunk.

The group took their seats around the round table, the atmosphere buzzing.

Jiang Yu couldn’t hide her smirk—she loved a lively scene.

The Tan family had never liked He Dongqi to begin with, so they would never bring up the marriage topic themselves.

An awkward silence hung over the table, broken only by tableware clinking.

Finally, Jingyi couldn’t hold back any longer and spoke up. "Uncle, I know Li Zhu is your treasured pearl—beautiful, outstanding, capable, flawless in every way. Dongqi's punching above his weight."

Wei Xiuru didn’t like hearing this and quickly interjected, "Actually, Dongqi has his merits too. I think he and Li Zhu are a perfect match, made for each other. While the young ones are still fond of each other, we should settle the marriage quickly. If they wed now, they could have a child by next year—perfect timing!"

Tan Lizhu’s face fell. "Marriage? What marriage?"

He Dongqi’s face stiffened, his chopsticks nearly breaking in his grip.

He forced a smile. "What else? Our marriage, of course."

Tan Lizhu frowned, ignoring the plea in his eyes, her expression puzzled.

"But didn’t I already break up with you? When we started dating, I told you—you were just a shield to appease my family, not to be taken seriously. You agreed to it."

Her frown deepened as she looked at him disapprovingly.

"Since when were we discussing marriage?"

Dongqi went pale, his voice trembling slightly. "But today… didn’t you call us here to discuss marriage?"

Tan Lizhu said sternly, "We’ve already broken up—what’s there to discuss? I invited you all because I found out your parents were privately approaching my grandpa, trying to settle the marriage behind my back. I took this chance to set the record straight. He Dongqi, do you have any objections to what I just said?"